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Political Science - International Relations (B.A.)
2021-2022
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Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
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Lower Division RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteCompetency RequirementsUnitsNotes
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POL101 Introduction to the Political Science Discipline-1Fall only; take in
first year
English Competency3ENG113 or ENG113E (4 units) based upon placement
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POL213 American Government-3Math Competency3MAT115, 123 or higher required
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Lower Division Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteTechnology3CIS265 or DES101 recommended
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POL223 State & Local Government-3Foreign Language I3
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or POL250 Introduction to International PoliticsSpring onlyForeign Language II3
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or POL255 Introduction to Comparative PoliticsFall only
If you are exempt from a Competency Requirement, add those units to Additional Elective Units Needed.
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Upper Division RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteFoundation Requirement7 unitsNotes
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POL431 Christianity and CitizenshipJunior/Senior3Spring onlyEnglish Composition3
ENG123 or ENG123E (4 units - continuation of ENG113E)
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POL450 Research Methods in Political Science-3Fall onlyLab Science4
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POL499 Senior ProjectPOL450, Senior Status3Spring onlyBiblical and Theological Core9 unitsNotes
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American Institutions Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteChristian Studies6Excluding CST491
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Complete 1 of the following courses:-3See catalogChristian Studies/ISP3
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POL323, 390, 395, 435, 484, 485, PAD465The Natural World6 unitsNo more than 4 units in one area.
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International Relations Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteWorldview (Natural World)3
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Complete 1 of the following courses:-3See catalogBiology3-4
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POL350, 415, 437, 439, 443, 444, 454, 471Chemistry3-4
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Political Philosphy Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteHealth Sciences3-4
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Complete 1 of the following courses:-3See catalogKinesiology2-3
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POL395, 423, 425, 427, 429Mathematics3-4
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Pre-Law Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNotePhysical Sciences3-4
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Complete 1 of the following courses:Classes vary3See catalogThe Social World6 unitsNo more than 3 units in one area.
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CJS301, 321, PHI300 or 324, POL330, 444, 484, 485, PAD453
Worldview (Social World)3
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Public Administration Elective RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteCommunication Studies3
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Complete 1 of the following courses:-3See catalogBehavioral Sciences3
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POL395, PAD451, PAD453, PAD465, PAD491, PAD493The Political World6 unitsNo more than 3 units in one area.
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Concentration RequirementsPre-ReqUnitsNoteWorldview (Political World)3
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Complete 3 of the following courses (cannot overlap with core):
-3 eachSee catalogHistory3
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POL350, 415, 437, 439, 443, 444, 446, 454, 471Political Science3Major will meet
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The Cultural World6 unitsNo more than 3 units in one area.
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Worldview (Cultural World)3
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Art or Music3
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English and Literature3
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Philosophy3Major will meet if PHI300 chosen
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• GST100 and MAT095 count as elective units
• This plan is not a contract. Curriculum subject to change.
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Total Major Units:40Office of Academic Advising:
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Upper Division Major Units:33Yeager B146; (951) 343-4567
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Total Required GE Units:49-52advising@calbaptist.edu
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Add'l Elective Units (at least 124 total needed):32-35Department of History and Government
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Add'l Upper Div GE/Elective Units (39 total needed):6(951) 343-4656; The Point - A 114
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